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Word of Mouth marketing is the best marketing for this Indianapolis HVAC business
I’ve been in the HVAC business since the 1970s as owner and operator of Broad Ripple Heating and Air. Back then, print and broadcasting advertising was THE marketing game. We had a great time doing crazy commercials, sharing duck bucks in print and more. We still do! Decades later, marketing options seem endless—radio, TV, print,…
Remember the round one? Times have changed at heating and cooling companies!
I’ve been in the heating and cooling business for decades. That means I have some great memories of how things were. Years ago, Honeywell cornered the market with their thermostats. They called it the “round one.” It was in more homes than any other thermostat in the world. As a matter of fact, if you…
HVAC tune up: What’s it really all about?
Many furnace manufacturers require regular maintenance of HVAC systems as part of their parts and/or labor warranty. Some homeowners think if the system is working ok, they’re good to go for the next season. It is important to have your system inspected every six months (once for the furnace and once for the AC). Our…
AC 101: Buy smart
If you need a new air conditioner this summer, educate yourself to make a smart purchase. Don’t let an AC salesman talk you into buying an over-sized cooling unit. Sometimes all that jargon about efficiency sounds good, but more isn’t always better. Most of our customers are looking for central AC units for their home….
Plumbing 101: Pick a sump pump
If you have a finished basement or store valuables in your lower level, think about a sump pump with a battery backup. If you lose power, you’ll have peace of mind that your basement will not flood because the battery backup will kick in. So how do you choose a sump pump? First there are…
Celebrating Howald’s opening, a message from Larry Howald
When we officially opened as Howald Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing last fall we published this promise: We will always have an open door policy with our customers and our employees. After your experience with Howald Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, we want to hear from you about your experience. It will only make us…
AC 101: Air Conditioners don’t make cold air
Did you know air conditioners don’t make cold air? That’s right, your air conditioner (soon to be humming away this summer) does not make cold air. Instead it takes heat of the air. It’s a simple principle that was developed way back in 1902 by Willis Haviland Carrier (yep, that’s the founding father of our…
A letter from our owner Larry Howald…
I’m fired up!!! Larry Howald Heating and Air Conditioning opened in 2011, and business is hopping. We’re looking forward to a great 2012. Thanks for supporting our business. Most of you know me as the owner/general manager of Broad Ripple Heating and Air Conditioning. It’s the title I had for 36 years, and still would…
Furnace repair or replace… that’s the question
A good furnace should last for 15 to 20 years. But when the old girl is getting too aged to hum, maybe it’s time to start thinking about investing in a new furnace. How do you know when the time is right for a furnace repair or replacement? 1) Consider how much you are investing…